all the more reason to distance ourselves from analog smokers. the more it looks like a cigarette the more we will be lumped into that group.
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all the more reason to distance ourselves from analog smokers. the more it looks like a cigarette the more we will be lumped into that group.
Foxy
Under a blankie on Alaska Airlines this week, also blatantly in the open at the bagage claim areas in two airports, a restaurant in the Seattle airport, and sitting on a bench watching all the funky people walk by, at O'Hare.
I totally disagree that we should distance ourselves from cigarette smokers. I am still one, and I know that others on this forum are also. It is this very philosophy that is the most contentious aspect of smoking bans....separating people and creating a classism within our society. Denormalizing smoking is a detestable practice that the Nazis and other nightmare governments used as one method of gaining control of people's public lives. Cigar and pipe smokers sometimes try do distance themselves from smokers as do pot smokers. It is a foolish and contemptible practice that I want no part of even if I never smoke another cigarette. If e smokers have the attitude that they are now better than their fellow cigarette smokers, then I would distance myself from that community. To do so is to create a society of isolationism, based upon people's lifestyle preferences, and e smokers do so without full knowledge of what this lifestyle choice will bring them in the future. Isolationism creates little pockets of people who lose power to control what happens to them. Unite with your fellow smokers, whether it be pipe, cigarettes, cigar, whatever; and we will all become stronger. OPPOSE smoking bans, for if you don't, it is certain that one day, your e smoking will become banned as well. Really, it is time to fight back NOW. The fact that many here have opted for e smoking over cigarette smoking is a good thing for you, but it does not make you above others who have not made that choice. If you want to turn off others to e smoking, distancing yourself from the community that is your audience, is a good way to do so.
I'm a little confused by your philosophy. If e-smokers do NOT distance themselves from cigarette smokers, then they will be treated exactly as smokers are. Same restrictions. Same taxes. Same public judgment. Is that what you want?
The more e-smoking resembles cigarette smoking to non-smokers, the bigger the foot that will come down on us. Surely you understand this. E-smoking is not smoking. No tobacco. No second-hand smoke. No fire hazard. No identified health danger. Not at all like cigarette smoking. Mark it a BIG difference and note it large!
The more e-smoking resembles cigarette smoking to non-smokers, the bigger the foot that will come down on us. Surely you understand this. E-smoking is not smoking. No tobacco. No second-hand smoke. No fire hazard. No identified health danger. Not at all like cigarette smoking. Mark it a BIG difference and note it large!
I want to "fight the power", but in my experience likening everyday governmental interference in private affairs with the practices of the Nazi party only brands you as a fanatic... and a fanatic with no real experience with atrocity.
Smoking is not "normal". How can inhaling superheated pollution be normal? It was accepted for many years - centuries, really - but only because you were more likely to die from poor sanitation, starvation, childbirth, or a plain ol' battle-axe than live long enough to reap the terrible harvest of long-term smoking.
Please share the knowledge (and of course not discriminate against our unenlightened brethren) - but let's not chain ourselves to the "tree" of cigarette smoking. They will chop it down anyway...
Being discreet is key!
I'm actually a Flight Attendant and vape in the back galley during flights, as long as my fellow FA's are fine with it its not big deal. I just try my best to keep it out of site with the passengers. Have even gone in the Lav's to vape, just make sure to "drain the sink" and let the vapors be sucked down the drain. I have yet to test weather or not it'll set the smoke alarm off or not, I know some of the girls hair sprays do.
....besides, most all the passengers that even get caught actually smoking real cigs in the Lav's, nothing ever happens to them, just a slap on the wrist. But ya didn't hear that from me!!!
I'm actually a Flight Attendant and vape in the back galley during flights, as long as my fellow FA's are fine with it its not big deal. I just try my best to keep it out of site with the passengers. Have even gone in the Lav's to vape, just make sure to "drain the sink" and let the vapors be sucked down the drain. I have yet to test weather or not it'll set the smoke alarm off or not, I know some of the girls hair sprays do.
....besides, most all the passengers that even get caught actually smoking real cigs in the Lav's, nothing ever happens to them, just a slap on the wrist. But ya didn't hear that from me!!!
Hi Brad
It won't set the lav detector off. I vaped a screwdriver, RN4072 pen and a disposable cigar on a recent flight and not a twitch.
I'm not very discreet, though - tried videoing myself in my seat (but the cabin was too dark)
Emp
It won't set the lav detector off. I vaped a screwdriver, RN4072 pen and a disposable cigar on a recent flight and not a twitch.
I'm not very discreet, though - tried videoing myself in my seat (but the cabin was too dark)
Emp
just got back from vacation. I have a blue led so it isn't so frightening for others... but I sat in my seat on the plane and vaped. I did blow it towards my feet since the air was apparently not working on the plane and it was hot in there.
In the airport did it right in the open, no holding back. Only had one woman look at me funny and then with a brief explanation, she was all over it and wanted several for her kids who she's been begging to quit.
In the airport did it right in the open, no holding back. Only had one woman look at me funny and then with a brief explanation, she was all over it and wanted several for her kids who she's been begging to quit.
Oh and it isn't on a plane but... we are HUGE hockey fans and went to an NHL game. The vapor lingers a bit longer in colder environments, but we vaped through all three periods, in the lobby, waiting for dogs, etc. and not one person said one thing.
Just got back from Illinois today. On the way down I semi-discreetly vaped from BWI to O-Hare in Chicago and a little more openly from O-Hare to Moline, IL. On the way home today, however, I was a little braver and decided to just go all out and If something was said, I would explain and abide by any final decisions made. Pulled out my 901 and vaped to all hell at 30 thousand feet. Noone said anything. Got a chuckle from a woman across the row and double take from a stewardess but I think my blue LED kinda helped that one out.
Had my wife take a few pictures since I said earlier in this thread I would so pics to come soon.
Also, this was on United Airlines.
Had my wife take a few pictures since I said earlier in this thread I would so pics to come soon.
Also, this was on United Airlines.
Question - did anyone have a problem getting through security scans with their E-cig equipment? I want to use this on a plane when I travel later in the year, but don't want to get it confiscated and be assed out when I get off the plane.
Edit - I just realized this thread was 18 pages long. I looked back and saw a bunch of folks saying they had no problems getting it through. However, Id be interested to see if anyone else has any experience with this recently?
Edit - I just realized this thread was 18 pages long. I looked back and saw a bunch of folks saying they had no problems getting it through. However, Id be interested to see if anyone else has any experience with this recently?
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I had two atomizers, four batteries, and 12 cartridges on myself. My husband had about the same. We also sent four full kits and 200 cartridges in the luggage. No problems. They didn't even open our cases but then again, it must not have been our random turn.
Either way, I had one fully assembled in my bag and the other ones just lufting around. No problems.
Either way, I had one fully assembled in my bag and the other ones just lufting around. No problems.
Again, i have posted in other threads... The TSA will not take away your ecigs through any checkpoints here in the US... We are free and clear.. The only problem is the carriers "company policies," that will stop you on board the aircraft.. As I stated earlier, the company that I work for has a company policy against e-cigs... They do not want us vaping in view of other passengers.. This is due to perception.. But it is still legal... Oh and I have the cockpit door between you and me so you can't see it anyway!!!
Yeah, I had no problems getting through security. Just warned about one of my e-liquid bottles possibly being too big in my carry on so I just threw it into my checked baggage on the flight back. No hassle or problems.
Yeah, Im more concerned with the security issue. I can do it in the bathroom, dont need to cause a scene on the actual plane. Plus dont want to get where Im going and need to express mail something to my hotel hehe . Thanks for the input.
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